Senior Telecommunications Infrastructure Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus incentives

Health & retirement benefits

Generous vacation & flexible work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Infrastructure Manager for the Nelspruit area. You will lead design, deployment, and lifecycle management of telecom infrastructure, balancing on-site leadership with remote flexibility.

You will drive strategic roadmaps, oversee data centers and networks, and manage vendor contracts and budgets. A strong background in ITIL, PMP, and cross-functional team leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or Telecommunications; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in telecommunications infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with networks, data centers and transmission systems.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL, project management (PMP), and financial management principles.
• Experience leading technical teams and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop and execute strategic infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Oversee teams for network operations, data center management, and infrastructure deployment.
• Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of all telecom infrastructure assets.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services and equipment.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budget and resource allocation.
• Enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead complex infrastructure projects from conception to deployment.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Infrastructure expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ITIL

PMP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major telecommunications provider operating in the Mpumalanga region, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Telecommunications Infrastructure Manager for their Nelspruit office. This leadership role is responsible for the oversight and strategic management of the company's physical and logical telecommunications infrastructure, including network hardware, data centers, and critical transmission systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership qualities, and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and teams. This position offers a Hybrid work arrangement, combining essential on-site leadership in Nelspruit with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle of the company's telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop and execute strategic infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Oversee teams responsible for network operations, data center management, and infrastructure deployment.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, security, and scalability of all telecommunications infrastructure assets.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for infrastructure services and equipment.
• Develop and manage the infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• Implement and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead complex infrastructure projects from conception through to successful deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in managing complex networks, data centers, and transmission systems.
• Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP), and financial management principles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing technical teams.
• Excellent strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, required for a Hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including substantial bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Premium health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and strategic involvement.
• Generous vacation time and flexible work arrangements.
• Influence the direction of critical infrastructure for a leading telecom provider in Nelspruit .